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PENN Entertainment

Operates casinos, racetracks, and online betting

Vice President of Casino Operations

Business & StrategyPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeLake Charles, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university, plus at least ten years of experience in a comparable casino operations leadership position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of all casino operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and knowledge of casino operations systems.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to take a proactive and strategic approach to addressing issues and maintain a high level of energy.
  • Ability to manage employees in a high-pressure environment toward successful results for the property and company.
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations, including a gaming license and Nevada Alcohol Awareness Card.
  • Ability to read and communicate verbally in English; written English communication may also be required.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, handling objects or controls, reaching, talking, hearing, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and performing physical movements in varying work areas.
  • Ability to work in a very loud environment and potential exposure to unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the overall operations and staff of the Table Games, Slots, and Poker department.
  • Develop, implement, and manage operational goals, monitoring performance and profit objectives.
  • Ensure effective and efficient scheduling while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
  • Prepare, monitor, and adhere to budgets; ensure compliance with departmental budget initiatives and report budget concerns or deviations to executive management or the general manager.
  • Promote and support customer service standards and ensure team members follow them; address customer service issues as they arise.
  • Achieve department customer service goals.
  • Direct Table Games, Slots, and Poker leadership; oversee Table Games and Poker game protection and overall Slots operations.
  • Enforce game procedures and policies in accordance with company and department manuals and internal controls, and monitor compliance.
  • Manage departmental expenditures and resources.
  • Answer inquiries about Slots policies and services and resolve guest complaints while supporting customer service programs.
  • Assign duties to Table Games, Slots, and Poker leadership and create or approve work schedules for efficient business performance.
  • Make final decisions on strategies for engagement, customer service, comp ability, game layout, slot floor mix, revenue growth, and expense management to maximize profitability.
  • Observe and monitor staff performance and plan work processes to ensure efficient operations and compliance with department policies and procedures.
  • Recommend and approve team-member status changes, including full-time or part-time changes, promotions, and transfers.
  • Manage team-member feedback, suggestions, complaints, and grievances to support overall engagement.
  • Protect and preserve company assets.
  • Understand and adhere to applicable bargaining-unit agreements.
  • Ensure the integrity of daily Slots operations.
  • Work with the Executive Management Team to develop strategic and tactical operating plans supporting property objectives.
  • Maximize daily revenue and manage costs, labor, and cash control effectively.
  • Develop and manage departmental expense and capital budgets to support operational objectives.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance within the area of authority and report potential issues to executive management or the general manager.
  • Maintain confidentiality in departmental and company matters.
  • Provide staff development and training programs.
  • Oversee rewards and recognition programs to maximize employee engagement.
  • Evaluate team members and provide constructive performance feedback.
  • Recommend staffing, including interviewing and hiring, and schedule staff by planning, assigning, and directing work to meet business needs.
  • Manage work procedures and expedite workflow.
  • Recommend employee performance actions, including discipline, coaching, and counseling.

About the Company

PENN Entertainment

Operates casinos, racetracks, and online betting

Penn Entertainment runs a nationwide network of casinos and racetracks and builds a strong online gaming and sports betting platform. It operates 42 casinos and racetracks across 19 states, alongside a digital sports betting and iGaming presence and sports media properties. Its products work by combining physical venues with online platforms so customers can bet, play casino games, or follow sports content across both in-person and digital channels, using a unified account and cross-channel experiences. Compared with competitors, the company differentiates itself with its large, diverse footprint and its omni‑channel approach that links land-based gaming, online wagering, and media partnerships into one ecosystem. The company’s goal is to lead the North American gaming industry by growing its community of players and expanding its integrated entertainment experiences across physical venues, online platforms, and media.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wyomissing, PA
Founded
1972

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